🇺🇸 Biden, Trump to Discuss Transition U.S. President Joe Biden will be meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, followed by a Democratic Caucus news conference. 🏛️ Senate GOP Poised for Leadership Change Senate Republicans are choosing a new leader, marking the first leadership change in 18 years since Mitch McConnell, with John Thune as a potential frontrunner. 🗳️ House GOP Leadership Likely Re-elected The House GOP leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, are set to be re-elected without major opposition after maintaining a slim majority. 🤝 McClain Expected to Win GOP Chair Race There's a competitive race for House GOP conference chair between Reps. Lisa McClain and Kat Cammack, with McClain favored to win. 💼 Lawmakers Eye Tax Committee Seats Lawmakers are eyeing open seats on tax committees as changes occur due to election losses and retirements, impacting future tax reform discussions. 🎯 Freedom Caucus Aims to Influence Speaker House Freedom Caucus is considering strategies to influence Speaker Johnson and maintain leverage within the GOP. 📊 Senate Budget Plans Major Tax Legislation Senate Budget Committees meet to plan a reconciliation package, focusing on major tax legislation during Trump's new presidency. 🗳️ Gill Campaigns for Freshman Class President Republican Rep.-elect Brandon Gill runs for freshman class president, emphasizing his connections in conservative media. 📈 Labor Department Releases Inflation Data The Labor Department will release the October consumer price index data, impacting economic and policy discussions. 🛡️ Defense Secretary Pick Faces Tough Confirmation President-elect Trump’s selection for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is expected to face rigorous confirmation challenges. 🎙️ Hegseth's Pentagon Role Raises Eyebrows Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, was unexpectedly chosen for a key Pentagon position, surprising many in the defense sector. 🤝 Blinken Continues Aid to Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken decided not to suspend aid to Israel, despite ongoing humanitarian concerns in Palestine. 🌍 Trump's Climate Reform Dismantling Concerns Trump's potential dismantling of Biden's climate reforms raises questions about the fate of allocated climate funds within the Inflation Reduction Act.